Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney Friday, November 12, 2021
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION Cass County State’s Attorney
CLOSING DATE November 24, 2021 SALARY $61,164-$103,400*, dependent on experience
FULL - TIME SALARIED STANDARD EXEMPT
Application Procedure: Submit a Cass County Government application to Cass County Personnel, 211 9th St. S., Fargo, ND 58103, or you may apply online at www.casscountynd.gov.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree, Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school. Must be an active member in good standing in North Dakota bar by position’s start date. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrable high quality research and writing skills. Quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and the courts. Must have satisfactory performance in prior employment. Applicant will be subject to a post-offer civil/criminal background check.
DESIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
- 3+ years Criminal prosecutorial or defense experience.
- Civil legal experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments to the US Constitution.
- Strong desire to work in a prosecutor’s office.
- Law enforcement or related field experience.
- Appellate experience.
JOB DUTIES:
Support State’s Attorney in fulfilling statutory duties and responsibilities imposed by law including, among other things, prosecution of violations of North Dakota’s Criminal Code including infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, and related appeals in all categories of crimes. Duties also include advising county officials and law enforcement in the performance of their duties and responsibilities, public speaking, and other assignments.
(*As of January 1, 2022, the Cass County Commission has approved a 5.1% COLA)